FLEXOR CARPI RADIALIS

• Origin

 

Medial epicondyle of humerus

 

• Insertion

 

Base of second and third metacarpal bones

 

• Agonist(s)

 

- Flexor digitorum superficialis

 

• Antagonist(s)

 

- Extensor carpi radialis longus and brevis

 

• Function

 

Flexes and abducts hand at the wrist